
Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage, Airlines Cut Flights
European countries face a looming jet fuel shortage, with warnings that supplies could last only six weeks, prompting airlines to cancel flights and reduce capacity.
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European countries face a looming jet fuel shortage, with warnings that supplies could last only six weeks, prompting airlines to cancel flights and reduce capacity.

The Dutch government announced it will formally challenge the multimillion-euro compensation packages for the CEOs of KLM and its parent company Air France-KLM, citing new figures on their earnings.

An internal investigation at KLM reveals that the airline has some of the highest flight crew labor costs globally, particularly when compared to its international competitors.

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen is set to protest KLM's plans to provide increased bonuses to its management team, stating that such a move is 'inappropriate'.

KLM CEO Marjan Rintel’s pay rose by almost 32 percent last year, at the same time as the airline implemented cost-saving measures to boost profitability.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted bids for a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier TAP, as the airline's privatization process continues with two main competitors.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP, signaling potential consolidation in the European aviation sector.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have reportedly submitted bids to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP, signaling potential consolidation in the European aviation sector.

KLM has agreed to sell a 75 percent stake in its in-flight catering services division to Swiss airline caterer Gategroup, finalizing a divestment announced in late 2024.

KLM is now offering an additional early morning flight from Ljubljana Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol, with a return evening flight.

KLM has handed a 40-year flying ban to a man who unlawfully boarded a plane at Schiphol Airport on Boxing Day in an attempt to fly to Curaçao without a valid ticket.

The Air France-KLM group is adjusting prices on transatlantic and intercontinental routes, reacting to the destabilization of the oil market triggered by the war in Iran.

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Pieter Elbers' resignation comes over a year ahead of his schedule tenure ending in September 2027.

Een KLM-vliegtuig dat vannacht vanuit de Omaanse hoofdstad Muscat naar Nederland is gevlogen om Nederlanders te repatriëren, is vanochtend geland op Schiphol. Volgens een woordvoerder van…

Airlines British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa are experiencing significant drops in share prices on Monday.
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Dutch airline KLM has announced the suspension of its flights between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam, effective March 1, impacting travel between the two cities.

KLM's anticipated 'Real Days' campaign has launched again, offering special advantages and inspiring travelers with six featured destinations.
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, attributed to a significant drop in operational costs.
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, driven by a reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM reported a return to profitability, largely due to a significant reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM reported a return to profitability, driven by a significant reduction in operational costs, improving its financial standing.
Air France-KLM has returned to profitability, driven by a reduction in operational costs.
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KLM cancels 160 flights in coming month due to rising fuel costs Reuters

A KLM flight bound for Nice, France, was forced to return to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport shortly after takeoff due to striking a heron, causing delays for passengers.

Stock markets surged and oil prices tumbled following news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, with the FTSE 100 closing significantly higher.

Dutch Finance Minister Heinen announced that the state will object to the remuneration packages for KLM's top executives, deeming them "truly inappropriate," and plans to address the issue at the upcoming shareholders' meeting.

KLM President-Director Marjan Rintel earned 30% more in 2025 compared to 2024, totaling nearly 1.6 million euros. This information was revealed in the Dutch airline's new annual report.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a bid for a minority stake in Portugal's state-owned airline TAP, following IAG's withdrawal from the privatization race.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid for a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid for a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP.

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KLM Cityhopper opened its hangar doors to thirty high school girls from the Schiphol region for its first 'Girls in Aviation Day,' aiming to interest them in a future career in aviation.

A man who boarded a KLM flight at Schiphol without a valid ticket on Boxing Day has been issued a 40-year flight ban by the airline and fined by a court.

Air France and KLM are increasing long-haul ticket prices by an average of 50 euros for a round trip in economy class, effective for tickets issued from March 11, to offset soaring kerosene costs.

Hollenska flugfélagið KLM tilkynnti í dag að það hefði aflýst öllum flugferðum til Dúbaí í Sameinuðu arabísku furstadæmunum þangað til 28. mars af öryggisástæðum vegna stríðsins á svæðinu.

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Minister Tom Berendsen of Foreign Affairs told MPs that on Tuesday evening KLM will operate a flight to bring home people who have been unable to leave the Middle East because of the conflict invol

Air France-KLM has been fined 368 million euros for freight price fixing practices dating back two decades, a sanction already largely provisioned in its accounts.

KLM will temporarily suspend flights from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv starting Sunday, March 1, due to operational and commercial feasibility issues.
Dutch airline KLM has announced the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv.

An 81-year-old woman was killed in a two-car, wrong-way crash on the A59 near Waalwijk, Netherlands, with two others injured.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, attributed to a reduction in costs, highlighting successful efforts in financial management.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM reported a swing to profit, primarily driven by a significant reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM has returned to profitability, benefiting from a reduction in operational costs.

Air France-KLM group has again increased its ticket prices, adding 50 euros to some long-haul economy tickets, as jet fuel costs continue to surge.

The Dutch state's finance minister intends to challenge the high bonus awarded to KLM's executives, particularly focusing on the raise, amidst existing staff pay restrictions.

KLM-fly måtte avbryte landing bare 300 meter over bakken da påskestormen «Dave» herjet over Sørlandet.

The popular fintech company Revolut has been fined €11.5 million in Italy for providing misleading information regarding the fees of its investment products, according to the Financial Times.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted bids for a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier TAP, as the airline's privatization process continues with two main competitors.
Aviation giants Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP.

Asian airlines are particularly affected by high kerosene prices, with Chinese carriers announcing fuel surcharges for domestic flights, and other major airlines like Air France-KLM, Air India, Qantas, and SAS also increasing ticket prices.

KLM is expanding its service from Ljubljana Airport, offering an additional morning flight to Schiphol and an evening return flight starting today.

Airlines, including Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM, are sounding the alarm that ticket prices are set to jump due to rising fuel costs, impacting demand and passenger fares.

Air France-KLM has announced price increases for long-haul tickets, including a €50 hike for economy class, due to the rising cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war, following similar adjustments by other airlines.

G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.

Dutch national airline KLM has canceled all flights to Dubai until March 28, citing 'ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East' as the reason.

A KLM flight carrying Dutch nationals stranded in the Middle East arrived at Schiphol airport from Oman, repatriating holidaymakers and airline staff.
Air France-KLM cancels Middle East flights on security concerns Arab News
KLM introduces 'Real Deal Days,' offering promotional fares and deals for travel to Asia, Africa, and the USA for under 500€, aiming to encourage new travel experiences.

The Dutch national airline, KLM, announced the indefinite suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv starting from Sunday.

The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has launched an investigation into an incident in which two KLM aircraft collided at Schiphol Airport on Saturday, the Dutch air traffic control organization

Air France-KLM SA released its fourth-quarter financial results and provided an outlook for fiscal year 2026 and beyond.
Air France-KLM has returned to profitability, driven by a reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, attributed to a significant drop in operating costs.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal

Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and SAS are urging the cancellation of a deal with Qatar after an EU civil servant was dismissed over corruption allegations.